旭川 | POPULATION 334,000
Hokkaido’s second-largest city after Sapporo lies the Kamikawa Basin, Asahikawa (literary means ‘sunrise river’) is a good transport hub for Biei, Furano, Wakkanai and Abashiri or as a base for Daisetsuzan National Park.
Destinations
Central Asahikawa
The city center is straddles the clear rivers with its varied attractions.
Around Asahikawa
Visiting the zoo, craft studios, scenic gorge and ski areas.
Guide Map
Getting There
TRAIN: Limited express trains run to Sapporo (1.5hrs / ¥4690) on the JR Hakodate Line, Wakkanai (3hrs 45min / ¥8360) on the JR Soya Line and Abashiri (3hrs 45min / ¥8030) on the JR Sekihoku Line. There are local trains for Furano (70min / ¥1290) via Biei (¥640) on the JR Furano Line.
BUS: Most buses depart from Asahikawa Station bus touch (tickets 7.30am-6.30pm):
| DESTINATION | DURATION | FREQUANCY | FARE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furano | 1hr 40min | 8 daily | ¥900 |
| Kushiro | 6.5hrs | 2 daily | ¥5550 |
| New Chitose Airport | 2hrs 45min | 3-4 daily | ¥3800 |
| Obihiro | 4hrs | 4 daily | ¥3300 |
| Rumoi | 2hrs | 10 daily | ¥1680 |
| Sapporo | 2.5hrs | twice hourly | ¥2100 |
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